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New VPN service developed by former censorship regulator

Former Roskomnadzor employee Vladislav Minakov participated in the development of the AIVPN service designed to bypass internet restrictions. For about seven years, he worked at the Main Radio Frequency Center, which was responsible for operating threat countermeasure systems and enforcing access blocks. As part of his previous duties, he supervised the "Revizor" system that monitors telecom operators.

Daniel

2026-10-29

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Restrictions on Foreign Traffic and Network Filtering in Russia

Russia is discussing potential restrictions on the volume of foreign internet traffic for domestic users. As part of telecom sector reforms, the Ministry of Digital Development is considering mechanisms to monitor and filter network data originating from foreign domains.

James

2026-10-29

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VPN usage is now factored into pre-trial detention decisions

Russian law enforcement authorities have begun viewing the use of anonymization tools, traffic encryption, and self-deleting messages as evidence of an attempt to evade investigation when determining pre-trial restrictions. Investigators interpret such technologies as secrecy measures, using them as an additional argument to place suspects in custody.

Mihail

2026-10-29

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VPN client INCY removed from Russian App Store

The INCY application is no longer available for download from the Russian segment of the App Store, although it remains accessible in store catalogs of other countries. According to the development team, service mechanisms are being adapted, and users are advised to temporarily change their Apple account region.

James

2026-10-29

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Claude Starts Blocking Users with Russian Passports

Anthropic, the creator of the Claude neural network, has introduced mandatory identity verification whenever suspicious activity, such as using tools to bypass restrictions, is detected. If a user provides a Russian passport during this check, their account is immediately blocked. Furthermore, subscription fees paid prior to the ban are not refunded.

James

2026-10-29

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Mobile Internet Speed Restrictions Announced in Moscow for Three Days Due to Summits

From October 27 to 29, mobile internet speed reductions are planned in Moscow within the Third Transport Ring area. Restrictions will take effect from 11:30 on the first two days and from 9:30 on the third day. During the slowdown, users will only have access to whitelisted resources, while voice calls, home internet, and Wi-Fi will continue operating as normal.

James

2026-10-29

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